Top news developments in Karnataka on November 28, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is set to leave for New Delhi tomorrow. While he will meet lawyers over the Karnataka-Maharashtra border issue, he is also likely to meet party president J.P. Nadda. Cabinet expansion is likely to be part of discussion, though it is now clear that it won’t fructify until the Gujarat elections to be held in December.
2. Karnataka State Disabled and Care Givers Federation is holding a protest by disabled persons and caregivers to demand increase in monthly pension for disabled persons and effective implementation of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. It will be held at Freedom Park on Seshadri Road in Gandhi Nagar from 4 p.m. onwards.
3. Multidisciplinary Constituent College for Women, Bengaluru City University, is organising its first foundation day and Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations. Minister for IT, BT and Science and Technology C.N. Ashwath Narayan will be attending the event as the chief guest. Retired IAS Officer Anil Vinayak Gokak will be the guest of honour at the event that will be held at Rotary Club Hall, 4th Main Road in Malleswaram from 11.30 a.m. onwards.
4. SELCO Foundation is hosting a Global South Summit on IIMB campus, Bannerghatta Road, from 9.30a.m. onwards.
1. Platinum jubilee celebrations of Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited will be launched by Basavaraj Bommai. The company provides indelible ink to all elections across India.
2. Inauguration of TeleICU Hub at K R Hospital in Mysuru by the Chief Minister.
3. Chief Minister to inaugurate development works, including Nugu lift irrigation project in Nanjangud.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.
Lok Sabha refers the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a JPC amid opposition concerns over CSR provisions dilution.
SHG members in Kanniyakumari use snakes and ladders to raise election awareness and boost voter turnout.
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.
CCB arrests three drug peddlers in Mangaluru, seizing ₹2.5 lakh worth of MDMA and other valuables.
TVK's 28 candidates in Puducherry include former BJP MLAs, a sitting Independent, and a retired police IG.
BRS submits notice on private member bill to Speaker